Out of nowhere comes True Blood, a modern-day drama where vampires and humans struggle to co-exist in an alternate reality type of setting.  In its HBO debut, 1.4 million viewers tuned in and it seems word travels fast, for when it was subsequently rebroadcast another 2.1 million tuned in.   HBO expect the viewer tally to hit 4 million once additional screening platforms are factored in. 

These incredible viewer numbers, which rival that of Heroes, are well deserved.  The first episode of the series was overall quite brilliant and reeked of being a ‘cult classic’ in the making.   Although the first episode didn’t give away much of an overall story arc, the background story of a type of racism - perhaps a ‘species-ism’, is well conceived. 

The main characters of True Blood seem perfectly cast.  Anna Paquin, who played Rogue in the X-Men movies, is perfect as the telepathic, and possibly telekinetic character of Sookie Stackhouse, who convinces you on one hand that she is a women of immense power and yet at the same time is as feeble as a little girl.  The object of her affections, a vampire by the hilarious name of ‘Bill’ played by Stephen Moyer (88 Minutes), is broodingly acted exceptionally well, to the point where he is literally scary, even though you know he’s really the good guy…or is he?  

The story will follow Sookie as love grows between her and Bill, and the ramifications of which take place two years after ‘vampires came out of the coffin’…..we’ll be looking forward to watching more episodes of this very interesting and unique series.

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